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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP of Engineering in New York - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/vp-engineering-new-york-31630879 ## About the Role * 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles * Proven success scaling engineering teams and systems in startup or high-growth environments * Expertise in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and data systems * Familiarity with modern SDLC practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, code review, Agile methodologies, and AI-assisted software development * Demonstrated ability to evaluate, implement, and scale AI tools responsibly across engineering teams, with appropriate attention to security, data privacy, intellectual property, quality, and governance * Experience with compliance, data privacy, or fintech regulations is a strong plus * Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication skills * Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading in a dynamic, fast-paced environment * This position is based in New York City office and requires in-office presence five days per week. * Collaborate in-person with teams at our New York City office to drive initiatives ## Description We are seeking a hands-on Vice President of Engineering to lead our technology strategy and execution. This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader with a proven track record of building secure, scalable systems in high-growth or startup environments. As a key member of the leadership team, you will define our long-term engineering vision, guide architectural decisions, mentor a growing team, and lead the responsible adoption of AI across the engineering organization. You will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver enterprise-grade, data-driven solutions for the evolving open finance landscape. Responsibilities * Leadership & Strategy * Set and drive the long-term technical vision and engineering roadmap, including a practical AI strategy that supports the Company's business and product objectives * Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team * Foster a collaborative, innovative engineering culture aligned with company values * Technical Oversight * Own end-to-end architecture and execution for all technical initiatives * Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code quality, security, performance, and scalability * Lead the adoption of AI-enabled engineering tools and workflows to accelerate software development, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and delivery while maintaining appropriate security, privacy, quality, and governance controls * Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure alignment and delivery * Communicate technical concepts clearly to executive and non-technical stakeholders * Operational Excellence * Oversee project timelines, delivery milestones, and engineering resource allocation * Implement and uphold rigorous QA, testing, deployment, and operational standards, using AI-enabled automation where it can improve engineering productivity, software quality, and delivery speed * Manage engineering budgets, tools, and infrastructure investments * Talent & Team Building * Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent * Build an inclusive and results-oriented engineering culture * Mentor engineers at all levels and lead by example ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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